The Budget Vote and Annual Board of Education Election will be held at Bethlehem Central High School on Tuesday, May 20 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least …

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On Tuesday, May 20, while adults participate in the annual school budget vote and board election, our K-5 students have their own important decision to make! K-5 students will have the opportunity to cast their votes to choose new recess gear for the elementary schools! This year, students will be choosing between two fun options: …

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A school bus purchase proposition will be on the ballot on May 20. The bus proposition would allow the district to replace aging school buses. The plan is to purchase six vehicles, including three large 70-passenger diesel buses and three small 24-passenger gas-powered buses for student transportation, at a cost not to exceed $814,770. Approximately …

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A separate proposition will appear on the ballot seeking to establish a 2025 Capital Reserve Fund, up to $30 million. Reserve funds are separate accounts set up to finance various district expenses and serve as voter-approved savings accounts that are used for specific purposes. A capital reserve fund allows the district to set aside money …

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A plan with a tax levy increase of just over one percent On May 20, voters in the Bethlehem Central School District will consider a proposed budget of $116.6 million for the 2025-26 school year, which includes a tax levy increase of 1.12%.  The proposed tax levy increase of 1.12%, amounting to $820,000, is lower …

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Information on this page was updated June 18, 2025. What is Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)? UPK is a state and federally-funded prekindergarten program offered to families free of charge. UPK provides interested families with a developmentally appropriate program that aligns with the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards to help four-year-olds prepare for kindergarten. The school …

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